The Associated Press reports honeybees produced 6.4 million pounds in Minnesota last year. Wisconsin also had an off year, down 12 percent. North Dakota is the nation's leader producing nearly 33 million pounds of honey in 2011.
MN GOP Rep. spreads voted fraud disinformation, draws rebuke from SoS
The lawmaker cited a video claiming there are more than 1.2 million "missing" votes.
Witnesses help identify suspect in St. Paul shooting
The shooting happened near a gas station and bus shelter Thursday just before 1 p.m.
Minnesota's COVID-19 update for Friday, September 24
The next update will be issued on Monday and include data reported on Friday.
Man, 24, fatally struck by semi backing onto highway in western MN
The victim was from Waite Park, the State Patrol says.
Climate change: What experts say you should lobby your politicians about
Collective action is required to achieve the scale of change that's needed.
Derek Chauvin is appealing his conviction of murdering George Floyd
He's representing himself because he doesn't have money to hire an attorney.
Murder charges filed in crash that killed Mack Motzko, Sam Schuneman
The 51-year-old Orono man is accused of being drunk and driving nearly 100 mph.
Golden Valley man found guilty of 2019 bar murder of Medtronic employee
Erik Kravchuk was convicted in Hennepin County Court Thursday.
Rudolph slams media that took his Zimmer comment out of context
The Giants tight end made some interesting comments during an interview.
Wisconsin officer, 26, dies from COVID day after his child is born
He died the day after his second child was born.
MN is the 3rd best state to move to in the US
That's according to an analysis from a luggage delivery service.
Man pleads guilty in connection with boy's accidental shooting death
A child found the man's gun and it went off, striking and killing the boy.
DNR: Deer harvest down seven percent in 2011
The Department of Natural Resources says the decline is a result of a smaller deer population and a windy opening weekend of the firearms season. Minnesota deer hunters harvested 192,300 deer during the 2011 season. That's 15,000 fewer deer than in 2010. The 2012 deer hunting season begins in September.
North Dakota oil drillers set another production record
Records from the state's Department of Natural Resources show North Dakota produced 18.3 million barrels of crude in April -- up from 17.9 million barrels in March. Minnesota's western neighbor has surpassed Alaska to take the No. 2 slot among the states. Natural gas production also set a record in April.
Growing love for North Dakota in 2011
For many, North Dakota may never be a top winter vacation destination. In fact, The Weather Channel named Fargo "America's Toughest Weather City." However, that hasn't kept the Peace Garden State from having a successful 2011. According to the Fargo-Moorhead Forum, several magazines and websites praise NoDak for its booming economy and security.
NoDak sets annual oil production record
The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources says the state pumped 173.9 million barrels through September, compared 152.9 million barrels last year, the Associated Press reports. The state agency expects to surpass 200 million barrels in 2012.
Minn. DPS: Drunken driving deaths in 2011 down 40 percent from decade ago
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says it is encouraged by the reduction of drunken driving deaths 2011 from a decade before, but notes that it is still a top safety threat. According to the Minnesota Drunk Driving Report released Friday, there were 111 drunken driving deaths in 2011, marking a 40 percent reduction in such deaths from 185 a decade ago. The report also revealed that there were 29,257 drunken driving arrests last year as well.
DPS: Fire deaths jump 31 percent in 2011
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety released preliminary figures that show 51 people died in fires across the state last year, 12 more than in 2010. Minnesota's fire death rate is still far below the national average.
North Dakota creamery recalls ice cream
Fargo-based Cass-Clay creamery is voluntarily recalling some brands of peppermint bon bon-flavored ice cream because it may contain eggs that aren't listed on the label. The Associated Press reports the recalled products were distributed in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and Wisconsin.
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